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LG03 PDZ

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,793 mi
Last recorded90,793 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 PDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 90,793 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 87,415 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 83,091 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 82,616 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust Backbox to centre section joints heavily corroded and fractured (still secure and not leaking exhaust gasses)

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox to centre section joint heavily corroded and cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and on edges also stepping and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,991 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 74,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,500 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 71,500 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension drop link slight freeplay

Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,459 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 63,411 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,234 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,546 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,884 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 48,884 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,497 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,578 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,884 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 17,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,538 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 11,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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LG03 PDZ is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG03 PDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LG03 PDZ is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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